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2885 MC

1971 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5325cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,253 mi
Last recorded27,253 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2885 MC
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,325cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 27,253 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 26,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 26,468 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,656 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,988 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,664 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,438 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,953 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,918 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,719 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,719 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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2885 MC is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,325cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2885 MC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2885 MC registered?

2885 MC is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is 2885 MC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2885 MC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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